
WELCOME Y'all!
I am happy you are visiting my website. Y'all will find information about me, and my writing for our young ones.
I enjoy being creative and thinking outside the box with my writing and making music beats for songs.
I felt motivated to write Lena Learns the World that give not just a great story, but a sassy, fun friend that shares in their journey.
For my book, visit the Books tab up top. You can purchase them wherever books are sold.
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About US
- A.J. Raino, Author -
A.J. Raino is an author of children's books, dedicated to creating captivating stories that ignite the imagination of young readers. With a passion for storytelling, A.J. Raino's mission is to inspire and empower children through relatable characters and engaging narratives. The books aim to encourage children to express their creativity and embrace their unique voice, fostering a love for reading and learning.
Meet the Illustrator-Chester Johnson Jr.
Visual artist, Chester Johnson Jr., truly bring visions to life with his limitless creativity and innovative concepts. His illustrations have graced the covers of spiritual books and children's books, including Lena Learns the World, showcasing his talent in both cover and chapter art. Chester's artistic skills extend beyond traditional illustrations into 3-D animation, graphic arts, comic books, and 2-D animation, demonstrating his versatility and talent across various mediums. His mini-episode titled Pan-Wang is a must-watch, showcasing his exceptional abilities in storytelling and visual artistry.
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Meet the Character in Lena Learns the World
Lena is an eleven-year-old who's totally fearless and curious about everything in the world. Growing up in Arkansas, you better mind your manners and the directness with her questions along with no problem expressing her opinion are taken as being sassy!
How is she gonna learn unless she ask? Right!
Lena is brought to life on the book cover by the author's husband, Chester Johnson Jr. of CeeJay Productions. The illustrations in the book are helpful to the storytelling experience. It allows the readers to connect more deeply with the characters and their journeys making the reading experience truly relatable.